Women's Tennis | 5/10/2013 12:08:00 PM

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Methodist University Women's Tennis team had its season come to an end on Friday after suffering a 5-0 defeat to #16 Washington and Lee in the opening round of the NCAA Regionals being held at Emory University.

Washington and Lee swept all three doubles matches to start the contest before winning two singles matches to gain the necessary five points for a decision.

The Monarchs finish the year with an overall record of 20-3 winning both the USA South Conference regular season and tournament championships.
 
#16 Washington and Lee 5, Methodist University 0
May 10, 2013 at Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.

Singles Competition

1. Sonja Meighan (W&L) def. Katherine Meindl (MUW) 6-0, 6-0
2. Meghan Buell (W&L) vs. Laura Baker (MUW) 6-2, unfinished
3. Patricia Kirkland (W&L) vs. Isabella Graf (MUW) 6-0, 2-1, unfinished
4. Claire Cahill (W&L) vs. Kelli Shelton (MUW) 5-4, unfinished
5. Chelsea Mixson (W&L) def. Hillary Petruska (MUW) 6-0, 6-1
6. Christina Douglas (W&L) vs. Emily Talley (MUW) 6-0, 4-0, unfinished

Doubles Competition

1. Sonja Meighan/Patricia Kirkland (W&L) def. Katherine Meindl/Laura Baker (MUW) 8-1
2. Meghan Buell/Chelsea Mixson (W&L) def. Hillary Petruska/Isabella Graf (MUW) 8-1
3. Sallie Griffin/Claire Cahill (W&L) def. Kelli Shelton/Emily Talley (MUW) 8-0

 
Match Notes
Methodist University 20-3; Regional ranking #9
Washington and Lee University 19-7; National ranking #16; Regional ranking #5
Doubles Order of Finish – 2, 3, 1
Singles Order of Finish – 1, 5